17 Locations Join Winter Gear Drive In Wheaton For 2025

The city's Winter Gear Drive collects thousands of coats, gloves and other winter items.

1st West Nile Virus Death Of 2025 Reported In DuPage County

DuPage County Health Department officials say there have been 11 human cases of West Nile Virus reported this year.

500th Graduate Of Drug Court Program Marks Milestone For DuPage County

The program was founded in 2002 to give nonviolent offenders an alternative to prison time.

Missing 67-Year-Old Woman Found Safe: West Chicago Police

Police said she did not come home after an errand Sunday morning, but later said she was found safe.

Remembrance Ceremony Planned For September 11 In Wheaton

A Remembrance Ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. on Sept. 11 in Memorial Park.

County To Unveil New Crisis Recovery Center with Ribbon-Cutting Event

DuPage County's Crisis Recovery Center aims to provide residents with an alternative to law enforcement when they need help in a crisis.

Cop Dunk Tank, Helicopter Landing, More Planned For National Night Out In Wheaton

Wheaton will take part in National Night Out on Aug. 5 with a family-friendly event at Northside Park.

Wheaton Municipal Band Kicks Off 96th Season

The Wheaton Municipal Band kicked off its 2025 season June 12 at Memorial Park.

$1 Million In Grants Awarded By DuPage Foundation Includes New Seed Grants

DuPage Foundation recently awarded grants to nearly 60 local nonprofits.

Memorial Day Parade To Honor Fallen Service Members In Wheaton

Wheaton's 2025 Memorial Day Parade will take place May 26.

URGENT - Sandy Needs A Foster Home!

Please Help Us Keep Her Out of Boarding!

Motorcyclists to throttle up for POW/MIA cause

Rolling Thunder XXXVII mid-America Ride for Freedom set for May 25

Unlimited Samples Of Cheesy Macaroni Await At Mac 'N Cheese Festival

Ticket sales have launched for downtown Wheaton's Mac 'N Cheese Festival, which pits local restaurants against each other for best recipe.

SCORE Helps Anchor Life Jacket Designer in Pitch Contest

Glen Ellyn-based Line + Cleat was a finalist in SCORE’s 60th Anniversary Pitch Competition.

Local Swedish Children's Choir holds Swedish Meatball Dinner Benefit

Celebrate National Meatball Day Swedish Style

Scholarships Available For Students In Need In DuPage County

DuPage County is accepting applications for its 2025 scholarship program for students with a household income below the poverty level.

$100K Donated To Nonprofits By DuPage Foundation

The grants intend to help local nonprofits become more sustainable in the long-run.

More Than $1M In Grants Available To Non-Profits DuPage County

DuPage County officials allotted $1,050,000 Tuesday for the Small Agency Grant Program. The funds will be split between districts.

Funds Raise Hopes For Homeless As Temperatures Drop In DuPage County

DuPage Foundation and DuPage County have donated close to $400,000 to combat homelessness as winter settles in.

Wheaton Restaurant Week: At Least 2 Dozen Restaurants To Offer Deals

See which local eateries will offer special menus and discounts when Wheaton Restaurant Week begins Jan. 16.

Corporal Retires After 20 Years At DuPage Sheriff's Office

"When my heart’s calling me to go there, it’s not work. It's something that I'm giving back," Corporal Terri Albright told Patch.

Over $3K Donated To Doodlebug Workshop Through DCSO Autism Patches

The Wheaton-based facility, which provides vocational training for residents with disabilities, plans to buy laser cutting machines.

70-Person Barbershop Chorus Returns With 3 New Numbers, Guest Quartets

More than 70 voices will perform in the Northern Illinois Harmony Alliance's mass barbershop chorus for the group's holiday shows Dec. 14-15

Over $550K In Grants Awarded By DuPage Foundation

The grants were awarded to 56 nonprofits throughout DuPage County

Coroner Jorgensen Thanks Community In Farewell Message

Dr. Richard Jorgensen, who will be replaced by Judith Lukas, has been the DuPage County Coroner for 12 years.

Swedish Christmas & St. Lucia Festival

Celebrate Christmas Swedish Style

5 Wheaton Nonprofits To Support This Holiday Season

As Giving Tuesday approaches, check out these nonprofits in the Wheaton area.

Tickets On Sale For Cocoa & Coffee Crawl In Wheaton

The family-friendly Cocoa & Coffee Crawl returns to downtown Wheaton this January.

Scholarships Awarded To 8 DuPage County Residents

Eight residents recently received Community Services Block Grant Scholarships from DuPage County.

Over $3M In Grants Awarded To 15 Nonprofits In DuPage County

The Transformational grants were given to 15 nonprofits that provide social services in DuPage County.

More Than A Dozen Locations Join Winter Gear Drive In Wheaton

Last year, the Winter Gear Drive collected more than 2,000 coats, gloves and other winter items.

Car Show, Food Trucks More Planned For Safety Saturday

The DuPage County Sheriff's Office will host a family-friendly car show and safety event Sept. 21.

Briar Patch Park Ribbon Cutting Planned For Sept 14

The Wheaton Park District recently completed improvements to Briar Patch Park, including the addition of three pickleball courts.

September 11 Remembrance Ceremony To Be Held At Memorial Park

A Remembrance Ceremony will be held at Memorial Park at 10 a.m. on Sept. 11.

Funds Available For Senior Housing Assistance In Wheaton

Senior residents have until Sept. 20 to apply for housing assistance in Wheaton.

Open Houses for Chesterbrook Academy® Preschool in Chicago Area 8/3

Interested families are invited to explore classrooms, meet school leaders, and learn about Chesterbrook Academy’s curriculum

Cooling Centers In DuPage County: Where To Find Them

Temperatures are reaching dangerous highs. Here's where to find relief at cooling centers in DuPage County.

Winners Announced For SCARCE Sustainable Design Challenge

Fifteen DuPage County students were recently recognized for their submissions to the 2024 SCARCE Sustainable Design Challenge.

Recycling Extravaganza Planned In Wheaton

The event will be held at the DuPage County Fairgrounds on April 13.

DuPage County To Break Ground On Crisis Recovery Center

The 33,000 square foot facility will offer crisis management for residents with substance use disorder and mental health issues.